S85.819
Non-billableLaceration of oth blood vessels at lower leg level, unsp leg
Laceration of other blood vessels at lower leg level, unspecified leg
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
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A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of oth blood vessels at lower leg level, unsp leg?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of oth blood vessels at lower leg level, unsp leg is S85.819. The full clinical description is "Laceration of other blood vessels at lower leg level, unspecified leg". S85.819 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S85.819 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S85.819 represents “Laceration of other blood vessels at lower leg level, unspecified leg”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S85.819 a billable code?
No, S85.819 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S85.819.
What chapter is S85.819 in?
S85.819 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S85.819?
S85.819 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S85.819?
S85.819 has 3 child codes, including: S85.819A (Lacerat blood vessels at lower leg level, unsp leg, init), S85.819D (Lacerat blood vessels at lower leg level, unsp leg, subs), S85.819S (Lacerat blood vessels at lower leg level, unsp leg, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S85.819?
Yes, when using S85.819, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S85.819?
S85.819 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2864993. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S85.819 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like laceration of oth blood vessels at lower leg level, unsp leg affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S85.819?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S85.819 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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